STLport: Possible remote execution of arbitrary code

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Updated March 06, 2007

1.  Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Version Information

Advisory Reference GLSA 200703-07 / STLport
Release Date March 06, 2007
Latest Revision March 06, 2007: 01
Impact normal
Exploitable remote
Package Vulnerable versions Unaffected versions Architecture(s)
dev-libs/STLport < 5.0.3 >= 5.0.3 All supported architectures

Related bugreports: #165837

Synopsis

Two buffer overflows have been discovered in STLport possibly leading to the remote execution of arbitrary code.

2.  Impact Information

Background

STLport is a multi-platform C++ Standard Library implementation.

Description

Two buffer overflows have been discovered, one in "print floats" and one in the rope constructor.

Impact

Both of the buffer overflows could result in the remote execution of arbitrary code. Please note that the exploitability of the vulnerabilities depends on how the library is used by other software programs.

3.  Resolution Information

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All STLport users should upgrade to the latest version.

Code Listing 3.1: Resolution

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/STLport-5.0.3"

4.  References